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- Subject: Love / Romance / Dating
- Published: 10/05/2016
Love, Romance, and the Superhero
By
Glen Eker and Deborah Eker
The poetry workshop was taking place on a Saturday afternoon in September in the meeting room of the local library near the university. The library was a one floor structure with a windowless meeting room at the back. It was a rather bland, dull room painted light blue with four tables placed in a square for the meeting. Chairs were placed along the tables so that about twenty-five people could be seated. Other than that the room was bare except for a sink with a cupboard below, soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, and a standing moveable closet or cupboard, whatever one would want to call it. Hardly the atmosphere to inspire great creative thought yet this was where the poetry group held their meetings once every month.
The participants started filtering in each one placing a poem on the table in front of a chair where someone would be sitting. During the course of the workshop each person would read a poem which would then be commented on by the group as a whole.
About twenty-five aspiring poets came to the meeting this day. Amongst the participants was Emily, a twenty-two year old third year English major from the university. Emily was a slim attractive blonde with blue eyes, 5’4” tall, who was wearing a flowered blouse, bell-bottom blue jeans and a blue jean jacket. Also there was Derek, a twenty-six year old graphic artist. Derek was about 5’9” tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was also wearing blue jeans, but the boot cut variety, a Batman t-shirt, and a green windbreaker. Did these two young people have something more in common besides an interest in poetry?
After the preliminary announcements and introductions were done the reading of the poems began. Emily volunteered to go first with a poem entitled “Disaster in the Black Void of Space”. Emily’s voice spoke out with clarity and enthusiasm:
“Disaster in the Black Void of Space
Krypton sits looking serene,
in the deep, black void of space.
From the telescope on this planet,
observers see the black expanse of the galaxy.
In this open space of stars and planets,
a rocket ship carrying a baby speeds,
through the atmosphere to earth.
Krypton looking calm and complacent,
feels the tremors of earthquakes.
As Krypton spins inexorably on its orbit,
a disaster is about to happen.
An explosion will tear the planet,
into infinitesimal pieces.
The baby is taken to earth,
so he will survive,
and when grown, he will,
have special powers,
and fight for the good of mankind.”
There was applause all around, especially from Derek who seems to be especially excited about the poem. Derek said that “I really enjoyed the poem. It conveys the story of Superman’s origin brilliantly. The imagery in the poem is excellent. A beautiful poem.” The comments from the other people in the group were equally favourable.
Emily thanked the group and said that the poem had actually been published in a poetry magazine called Verse Afire. All the while she was staring at Derek who was also staring back at her as if a common bond had already been established. These looks continued through the next few poetry readers.
After a few more people had read their poems it was Derek’s turn to read his. Derek began by saying, “Like Emily’s, my poem called “Dark Justice” was also published in Verse Afire”. I hope everyone enjoys it. All the while both he and Emily were staring at each other.
Derek began reading his poem with a loud and clear voice carefully enunciating every word:
Dark Justice
He is at his best in the night,
wearing a black cape and cowl,
patrolling the bleak, deserted streets,
in his long, sleek, black car.
He searches for those,
who have nefarious thoughts,
who seek to do criminal deeds,
and cause harm to innocents,
in the blackness of the decaying city.
He catches them in their criminal acts,
puts a stop to their evil ways,
and makes the city safer.
He is Batman, the Saviour of Gotham City.
After Derek finished reading and the applause finished, Emily immediately said, “Loved it. The poem a true sense of the grimness of a city on edge and how something or someone else is needed to fix it.”
A break came midway through the meeting. Emily and Derek immediately gravitated towards each other. Without speaking but looking intently at each other they took their belongings and exited the library and walked towards a nearby coffee shop. They knew immediately that there were common bonds between them: poetry, superheroes, plus a mutual attraction that was beyond definition.
At the coffee shop they say at a table ordering two Super Green Smoothies. Emily told Derek about how she was taking English, want to be a writer, went to all writing workshops available, and was a great fan of historical fiction and superheroes, and read historical fiction and graphic novels extensively.
“I want to be a recognized writer and write my own historical fiction novel someday. I would also like to write my own graphic novel, but I cannot draw.” Emily said.
Derek told Emily about his education at university to be a graphic designer, his work in the field, his love of literature and his love of the superhero genre especially the DC Comics Silver Age and Bronze Age 1960’s and 1970’s Comics and his collection of DC Showcase Presents volumes collecting in black and white the comics from that period.
“I also want to write but I’m not sure what at present, that’s why I’ve started going to writing workshops. I would also like to do a graphic novel. You can write it and I will draw it.” Derek said.
“I think that we both will be doing that together and a lot more.” Emily responded.
“My feelings exactly.” said Derek.
Staring into each other’s eyes the conversation continued throughout the afternoon taking about themselves, their families, their interests, most of which involved around literature and writing, and especially superheroes and graphic novels. They knew that they were meant for each other and that this relationship which had begun only a short time ago was meant to be and permanent.
Derek said to Emily, “This is my synopsis history of the superhero genre. I’m going to give you a little oratory type lecture. Mayne I’ll make a good college or university professor someday.”
“Great”, Emily replied, ‘Let’s hear it”.
“So here it is”, Derek said and continued, “Superheroes first appeared amongst us in the 1930’s and have been with us ever since. Fighting for good against evil. Showing that justice can triumph. It all began with a man in a blue who can out run anything and is virtually impenetrable. It continued with a man in a black mask and black cape, with no special powers, but with determination and strength. They have both known many triumphs and tragedies through the years in their many adventures which has affected every aspect of their lives. But no matter what befalls them, whether good or bad, they persevere and continue their quest for what is right. They were the first two, and the names Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, and their alter egos, superman and Batman are so well known, that they seem like old and trusted friends. There are many more out there on this vast planet we call earth. All seeking to protect us from the evil that pervades this world. Barry Allen, a police scientist appears and disappears amongst us like a “Flash”, and is a man dressed in red who is continually in motion. Hal Jordan, a test pilot, lights up the sky like a “Green Lantern”, and has a wondrous ring through which he can create anything, as long as he has willpower and imagination. Oliver Queen, a rich and then broke businessman looks like a modern day Robin Hood, dressed in Green, and carry “Green Arrows”. With no special powers, his self-taught abilities and skills have allowed him to be the man he is. There are many more of these special people out there, all seeking to help us in our times of need, and willing to do whatever it takes, and sacrifice whatever they have to, to keep us safe from harm’s way.”
“Fantastic”, said Emily, “That has the makings of either a long essay or a long poem. I’ll help you work on it.”
“Let me read you this prose I did in rhyme. I wrote it as a prose piece with rhyme but I could also write it as a straight rhyming poem. You’ll tell me what you think. I was going to read either this or “Dark Justice” at the meeting today. Here goes.” said Derek. It’s entitled “Green Lantern” and it goes as follows.
Hal Jordan is a test pilot for Ferris Air, one of the best beyond compare. On a normal test flight, on a normal day, an unexpected surprise came his way. Hal found himself traveling through time and space and ending up in an entirely different place. The California desert is a desolate location, except for Hal, a crashed spaceship, and an injured alien, with an unknown vocation. The injured alien gave Hal a wondrous green ring, and told him of all that it would bring. The ring’s power is determined by the ring bearer’s willpower and imagination, that allows him to do wondrous things anytime, anyplace, and in any destination. It’s green beam can create anything in any shape, that the ring bearer can contemplate, anything at any time and on any date. Hal was given a battery power,to recharge the ring every 24 hours. Hal was now a member of the Green Lantern Corps,an intergalactic police force, whose duty was to combat evil, by those for whom a life of crime and violence prevail. Abin Sur, the injured alien died, leaving Hal overwhelmed and open-eyed. Abin Sur had chosen Hal as his replacement, because he was a man without fear. Hal was now Green Lantern for Sector 2814 which encompassed earth and other planets far and near. Many new adventures would now to Hal’s life each day. Hal was now a proud Green Lantern in every way.
“Beautiful summary of the origin story and use of rhyme”, said Emily. “I also have my own prose piece/poem of that type that I was also considering reading. It’s called “Superheroes On the Road”. “I bet you know what it is based on.”
“I sure do.”, said Derek. “It is based on based on the socially relevant Green Lantern series found in Green Lantern Number 76 April 1970 to Green Lantern Number 89 April-May 1972. This thirteen issue series was written by Denny O’Neil and illustrated by Neal Adams.
“Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern is an intergalactic policeman and law and order establishment figure. Oliver Queen aka Green Arrow is a wealthy playboy who lost his company and fortune and an anarchist representing the hippie counterculture. Hal Jordan wants to establish reform through following the rules and making legal and social changes in how government runs society and maintains order. Oliver Queen believes that radical change is needed in American law and society and can only come from disorder. Our story begins in Star City where Hal stops a number of people from attacking a well-dressed man wearing a suit. Oliver protests that the suit is Jubal Slade, a slum landlord and a brute. Hal tells Oliver that no matter what Slade is he cannot just be attacked and that people must follow society’s rules. The story suggests that Hal feels that no matter what the laws of a society are they must be followed and that those who do not are fools. Oliver tells Hal that he is neither a hero nor a man if he kowtows to suits like Jubal Slade. The story suggests that Oliver feels that if laws of a society are unfair they should not be followed and new laws must be made. To replace his slum tenements with a parking lot, Slade is evicting the residents. He says that he can make more money with a parking lot than a dilapidated slum and has no repentance. Hal tries reasoning with Slade to stop to the eviction to no avail. When Slade hires thugs to kill Hal, Hal knows with reason he has failed. Hal and Oliver are able to trick Slade into confessing his crimes and are able to have him and his thugs arrested. Hal had to rough up Slade in the process because in reasoning he was not interested. Hal is summoned to Oa by the Guardians because they feel that Hal going against society’s rules was wrong. Oliver says that if the Guardians knew as much about earth as they did about the universe they would sing a different song. Oliver also says that the Guardians sit on Oa, look down on earth, and smugly smirk. They have no idea of how people on earth feel, think, live, and work. Oliver tells the Guardians that there are serious problems across America that Green Lantern does not know. He suggests a road trip across America for himself and Hal and for the Guardians to see below. A Guardian called the old-timer, disguised as a human is sent to accompany the pair on earth. The Guardian will see some spectacular evil that will make him question what his values are worth. Hal and Oliver first visit a mountain company town called Desolation where the locals live in misery and depravation. They eke out a living for long hours and starvation wages and they feel that the company boss and his thugs treat them like animals in cages. A young local singer tried to raise their morale. The townspeople listened to his message and sang with him like a chorale. For his pains the singer was thrown by the town boss in jail. Attempts by the locals to free him were to no avail. In a kangaroo court the singer was sentenced to hang. The poor young man had no defense except his guitar to twang. In the end the young singer is saved and the town boss and his thugs overthrown by Green Lantern and Green Arrow nut Oliver says that the locals will still have an existence that is desolate and narrow. On another stop Hal and Oliver meet a motorcycle gang the Demons. The Demons contemptuously treat Hal and Oliver as lemons. Oliver recognizes one man riding a black motorcycle belonging to Diana Lance aka Black Canary but when he demands of the gang where the female superhero is, they act contrary. Hal and Oliver find that Diana wandered off after being attacked by the gang and fell into the hands of a mesmerizing mountain messiah and his
racist cult who is preparing for a race war. Her mind has been brainwashed and she can remember nothing more. When Diana is told by the cult leader to shoot Hal and Oliver her mind she rebels and her mind begins to focus. She is no longer under the influence of the cult leaders hocus pocus. Hal and Oliver defeat the cult although he finds that his power ring will not work fully and that he must use his fists. His own mental and physical strength gives him victory in the lonely woods deep mists. After this Diana goes to volunteer her help on a local Indian reservation. Where Hal and Oliver find a local Indian tribe facing deportation. Two lumber company owners want to turn the reservation into a lumber camp. The Indians tell Hal and Oliver they have a tribe deed for the land signed with the government’s stamp. Their tribal deed disappeared along with Ulysses Star, their dead chief. The lumber company is exploiting the tribe for their missing deed and wants to take the land like a common thief. Ulysses Star’s son went to the city and never returned
when Hal and Oliver find him, he was in a slum tenement that burned Oliver arouses the tribe to action against the lumbermen by pretending to be a returning Ulysses Star. Oliver as Ulysses Star tells the Indians that a complete tribe fighting a few crooked lumbermen will get very far. Hal, a former insurance investigator, eventually finds a copy of the land deed. Hal and Oliver bring a politician to the reservation and the sheriff
arrests the lumbermen for trying to steal the land and causing the fire that destroyed the deed. Hal and Oliver’s travels with the old-time and Diana continue to make further interesting stories. They allow readers to see the problems of 1970’s America which made people very sorry.
Emily said to Derek that, “The four issues emphasized in this poem are Number 76, April 1970, “No Evil Shall Escape My Sight”; Number 77, June 1970, “Journey to Desolation”; Number 78, July 1970 “A Kind of Loving, a Way of Death”; and No. 79, September 1970, “Ulysses Star Is Still Alive”.
Derek told Emily, “A great expansive piece of writing. I think it would be great in both prose or poetry form.”
The hours passed in the coffee shop. From the afternoon to evening. Many Super Green Smoothies were drank. Falafel sandwiches, potato wedges, and ginger ales were had. Two young people discussed their common interests. Drawn together by literature, writing, and superheroes. Vowing to stay together and not be parted.
Emily said to Derek, “I came to the workshop to learn about writing and I left the workshop learning about love.”
Derek replied, “I came to the workshop to learn if I had talent beyond being an artist. I left the workshop learning how good life can be when you have someone to share it with.”
Emily and Derek left the coffee shop hand in hand in hand. They would soon be purchasing a wedding band. They made a pledge to each other never to be parted from the relationship that they had started.
,
Love, Romance, and the Superhero(Glen Eker)
Love, Romance, and the Superhero
By
Glen Eker and Deborah Eker
The poetry workshop was taking place on a Saturday afternoon in September in the meeting room of the local library near the university. The library was a one floor structure with a windowless meeting room at the back. It was a rather bland, dull room painted light blue with four tables placed in a square for the meeting. Chairs were placed along the tables so that about twenty-five people could be seated. Other than that the room was bare except for a sink with a cupboard below, soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, and a standing moveable closet or cupboard, whatever one would want to call it. Hardly the atmosphere to inspire great creative thought yet this was where the poetry group held their meetings once every month.
The participants started filtering in each one placing a poem on the table in front of a chair where someone would be sitting. During the course of the workshop each person would read a poem which would then be commented on by the group as a whole.
About twenty-five aspiring poets came to the meeting this day. Amongst the participants was Emily, a twenty-two year old third year English major from the university. Emily was a slim attractive blonde with blue eyes, 5’4” tall, who was wearing a flowered blouse, bell-bottom blue jeans and a blue jean jacket. Also there was Derek, a twenty-six year old graphic artist. Derek was about 5’9” tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was also wearing blue jeans, but the boot cut variety, a Batman t-shirt, and a green windbreaker. Did these two young people have something more in common besides an interest in poetry?
After the preliminary announcements and introductions were done the reading of the poems began. Emily volunteered to go first with a poem entitled “Disaster in the Black Void of Space”. Emily’s voice spoke out with clarity and enthusiasm:
“Disaster in the Black Void of Space
Krypton sits looking serene,
in the deep, black void of space.
From the telescope on this planet,
observers see the black expanse of the galaxy.
In this open space of stars and planets,
a rocket ship carrying a baby speeds,
through the atmosphere to earth.
Krypton looking calm and complacent,
feels the tremors of earthquakes.
As Krypton spins inexorably on its orbit,
a disaster is about to happen.
An explosion will tear the planet,
into infinitesimal pieces.
The baby is taken to earth,
so he will survive,
and when grown, he will,
have special powers,
and fight for the good of mankind.”
There was applause all around, especially from Derek who seems to be especially excited about the poem. Derek said that “I really enjoyed the poem. It conveys the story of Superman’s origin brilliantly. The imagery in the poem is excellent. A beautiful poem.” The comments from the other people in the group were equally favourable.
Emily thanked the group and said that the poem had actually been published in a poetry magazine called Verse Afire. All the while she was staring at Derek who was also staring back at her as if a common bond had already been established. These looks continued through the next few poetry readers.
After a few more people had read their poems it was Derek’s turn to read his. Derek began by saying, “Like Emily’s, my poem called “Dark Justice” was also published in Verse Afire”. I hope everyone enjoys it. All the while both he and Emily were staring at each other.
Derek began reading his poem with a loud and clear voice carefully enunciating every word:
Dark Justice
He is at his best in the night,
wearing a black cape and cowl,
patrolling the bleak, deserted streets,
in his long, sleek, black car.
He searches for those,
who have nefarious thoughts,
who seek to do criminal deeds,
and cause harm to innocents,
in the blackness of the decaying city.
He catches them in their criminal acts,
puts a stop to their evil ways,
and makes the city safer.
He is Batman, the Saviour of Gotham City.
After Derek finished reading and the applause finished, Emily immediately said, “Loved it. The poem a true sense of the grimness of a city on edge and how something or someone else is needed to fix it.”
A break came midway through the meeting. Emily and Derek immediately gravitated towards each other. Without speaking but looking intently at each other they took their belongings and exited the library and walked towards a nearby coffee shop. They knew immediately that there were common bonds between them: poetry, superheroes, plus a mutual attraction that was beyond definition.
At the coffee shop they say at a table ordering two Super Green Smoothies. Emily told Derek about how she was taking English, want to be a writer, went to all writing workshops available, and was a great fan of historical fiction and superheroes, and read historical fiction and graphic novels extensively.
“I want to be a recognized writer and write my own historical fiction novel someday. I would also like to write my own graphic novel, but I cannot draw.” Emily said.
Derek told Emily about his education at university to be a graphic designer, his work in the field, his love of literature and his love of the superhero genre especially the DC Comics Silver Age and Bronze Age 1960’s and 1970’s Comics and his collection of DC Showcase Presents volumes collecting in black and white the comics from that period.
“I also want to write but I’m not sure what at present, that’s why I’ve started going to writing workshops. I would also like to do a graphic novel. You can write it and I will draw it.” Derek said.
“I think that we both will be doing that together and a lot more.” Emily responded.
“My feelings exactly.” said Derek.
Staring into each other’s eyes the conversation continued throughout the afternoon taking about themselves, their families, their interests, most of which involved around literature and writing, and especially superheroes and graphic novels. They knew that they were meant for each other and that this relationship which had begun only a short time ago was meant to be and permanent.
Derek said to Emily, “This is my synopsis history of the superhero genre. I’m going to give you a little oratory type lecture. Mayne I’ll make a good college or university professor someday.”
“Great”, Emily replied, ‘Let’s hear it”.
“So here it is”, Derek said and continued, “Superheroes first appeared amongst us in the 1930’s and have been with us ever since. Fighting for good against evil. Showing that justice can triumph. It all began with a man in a blue who can out run anything and is virtually impenetrable. It continued with a man in a black mask and black cape, with no special powers, but with determination and strength. They have both known many triumphs and tragedies through the years in their many adventures which has affected every aspect of their lives. But no matter what befalls them, whether good or bad, they persevere and continue their quest for what is right. They were the first two, and the names Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, and their alter egos, superman and Batman are so well known, that they seem like old and trusted friends. There are many more out there on this vast planet we call earth. All seeking to protect us from the evil that pervades this world. Barry Allen, a police scientist appears and disappears amongst us like a “Flash”, and is a man dressed in red who is continually in motion. Hal Jordan, a test pilot, lights up the sky like a “Green Lantern”, and has a wondrous ring through which he can create anything, as long as he has willpower and imagination. Oliver Queen, a rich and then broke businessman looks like a modern day Robin Hood, dressed in Green, and carry “Green Arrows”. With no special powers, his self-taught abilities and skills have allowed him to be the man he is. There are many more of these special people out there, all seeking to help us in our times of need, and willing to do whatever it takes, and sacrifice whatever they have to, to keep us safe from harm’s way.”
“Fantastic”, said Emily, “That has the makings of either a long essay or a long poem. I’ll help you work on it.”
“Let me read you this prose I did in rhyme. I wrote it as a prose piece with rhyme but I could also write it as a straight rhyming poem. You’ll tell me what you think. I was going to read either this or “Dark Justice” at the meeting today. Here goes.” said Derek. It’s entitled “Green Lantern” and it goes as follows.
Hal Jordan is a test pilot for Ferris Air, one of the best beyond compare. On a normal test flight, on a normal day, an unexpected surprise came his way. Hal found himself traveling through time and space and ending up in an entirely different place. The California desert is a desolate location, except for Hal, a crashed spaceship, and an injured alien, with an unknown vocation. The injured alien gave Hal a wondrous green ring, and told him of all that it would bring. The ring’s power is determined by the ring bearer’s willpower and imagination, that allows him to do wondrous things anytime, anyplace, and in any destination. It’s green beam can create anything in any shape, that the ring bearer can contemplate, anything at any time and on any date. Hal was given a battery power,to recharge the ring every 24 hours. Hal was now a member of the Green Lantern Corps,an intergalactic police force, whose duty was to combat evil, by those for whom a life of crime and violence prevail. Abin Sur, the injured alien died, leaving Hal overwhelmed and open-eyed. Abin Sur had chosen Hal as his replacement, because he was a man without fear. Hal was now Green Lantern for Sector 2814 which encompassed earth and other planets far and near. Many new adventures would now to Hal’s life each day. Hal was now a proud Green Lantern in every way.
“Beautiful summary of the origin story and use of rhyme”, said Emily. “I also have my own prose piece/poem of that type that I was also considering reading. It’s called “Superheroes On the Road”. “I bet you know what it is based on.”
“I sure do.”, said Derek. “It is based on based on the socially relevant Green Lantern series found in Green Lantern Number 76 April 1970 to Green Lantern Number 89 April-May 1972. This thirteen issue series was written by Denny O’Neil and illustrated by Neal Adams.
“Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern is an intergalactic policeman and law and order establishment figure. Oliver Queen aka Green Arrow is a wealthy playboy who lost his company and fortune and an anarchist representing the hippie counterculture. Hal Jordan wants to establish reform through following the rules and making legal and social changes in how government runs society and maintains order. Oliver Queen believes that radical change is needed in American law and society and can only come from disorder. Our story begins in Star City where Hal stops a number of people from attacking a well-dressed man wearing a suit. Oliver protests that the suit is Jubal Slade, a slum landlord and a brute. Hal tells Oliver that no matter what Slade is he cannot just be attacked and that people must follow society’s rules. The story suggests that Hal feels that no matter what the laws of a society are they must be followed and that those who do not are fools. Oliver tells Hal that he is neither a hero nor a man if he kowtows to suits like Jubal Slade. The story suggests that Oliver feels that if laws of a society are unfair they should not be followed and new laws must be made. To replace his slum tenements with a parking lot, Slade is evicting the residents. He says that he can make more money with a parking lot than a dilapidated slum and has no repentance. Hal tries reasoning with Slade to stop to the eviction to no avail. When Slade hires thugs to kill Hal, Hal knows with reason he has failed. Hal and Oliver are able to trick Slade into confessing his crimes and are able to have him and his thugs arrested. Hal had to rough up Slade in the process because in reasoning he was not interested. Hal is summoned to Oa by the Guardians because they feel that Hal going against society’s rules was wrong. Oliver says that if the Guardians knew as much about earth as they did about the universe they would sing a different song. Oliver also says that the Guardians sit on Oa, look down on earth, and smugly smirk. They have no idea of how people on earth feel, think, live, and work. Oliver tells the Guardians that there are serious problems across America that Green Lantern does not know. He suggests a road trip across America for himself and Hal and for the Guardians to see below. A Guardian called the old-timer, disguised as a human is sent to accompany the pair on earth. The Guardian will see some spectacular evil that will make him question what his values are worth. Hal and Oliver first visit a mountain company town called Desolation where the locals live in misery and depravation. They eke out a living for long hours and starvation wages and they feel that the company boss and his thugs treat them like animals in cages. A young local singer tried to raise their morale. The townspeople listened to his message and sang with him like a chorale. For his pains the singer was thrown by the town boss in jail. Attempts by the locals to free him were to no avail. In a kangaroo court the singer was sentenced to hang. The poor young man had no defense except his guitar to twang. In the end the young singer is saved and the town boss and his thugs overthrown by Green Lantern and Green Arrow nut Oliver says that the locals will still have an existence that is desolate and narrow. On another stop Hal and Oliver meet a motorcycle gang the Demons. The Demons contemptuously treat Hal and Oliver as lemons. Oliver recognizes one man riding a black motorcycle belonging to Diana Lance aka Black Canary but when he demands of the gang where the female superhero is, they act contrary. Hal and Oliver find that Diana wandered off after being attacked by the gang and fell into the hands of a mesmerizing mountain messiah and his
racist cult who is preparing for a race war. Her mind has been brainwashed and she can remember nothing more. When Diana is told by the cult leader to shoot Hal and Oliver her mind she rebels and her mind begins to focus. She is no longer under the influence of the cult leaders hocus pocus. Hal and Oliver defeat the cult although he finds that his power ring will not work fully and that he must use his fists. His own mental and physical strength gives him victory in the lonely woods deep mists. After this Diana goes to volunteer her help on a local Indian reservation. Where Hal and Oliver find a local Indian tribe facing deportation. Two lumber company owners want to turn the reservation into a lumber camp. The Indians tell Hal and Oliver they have a tribe deed for the land signed with the government’s stamp. Their tribal deed disappeared along with Ulysses Star, their dead chief. The lumber company is exploiting the tribe for their missing deed and wants to take the land like a common thief. Ulysses Star’s son went to the city and never returned
when Hal and Oliver find him, he was in a slum tenement that burned Oliver arouses the tribe to action against the lumbermen by pretending to be a returning Ulysses Star. Oliver as Ulysses Star tells the Indians that a complete tribe fighting a few crooked lumbermen will get very far. Hal, a former insurance investigator, eventually finds a copy of the land deed. Hal and Oliver bring a politician to the reservation and the sheriff
arrests the lumbermen for trying to steal the land and causing the fire that destroyed the deed. Hal and Oliver’s travels with the old-time and Diana continue to make further interesting stories. They allow readers to see the problems of 1970’s America which made people very sorry.
Emily said to Derek that, “The four issues emphasized in this poem are Number 76, April 1970, “No Evil Shall Escape My Sight”; Number 77, June 1970, “Journey to Desolation”; Number 78, July 1970 “A Kind of Loving, a Way of Death”; and No. 79, September 1970, “Ulysses Star Is Still Alive”.
Derek told Emily, “A great expansive piece of writing. I think it would be great in both prose or poetry form.”
The hours passed in the coffee shop. From the afternoon to evening. Many Super Green Smoothies were drank. Falafel sandwiches, potato wedges, and ginger ales were had. Two young people discussed their common interests. Drawn together by literature, writing, and superheroes. Vowing to stay together and not be parted.
Emily said to Derek, “I came to the workshop to learn about writing and I left the workshop learning about love.”
Derek replied, “I came to the workshop to learn if I had talent beyond being an artist. I left the workshop learning how good life can be when you have someone to share it with.”
Emily and Derek left the coffee shop hand in hand in hand. They would soon be purchasing a wedding band. They made a pledge to each other never to be parted from the relationship that they had started.
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